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    Yanmar 1500D Engine Runs Full Speed

    The Yanmar 1500D is back together with a new clutch. After several trials of air bleeding it started up. Now another problem, the diesel engine runs at full speed. I have tried moving the throttle. Throttle forward is supposed to be slower - back is faster but there is little speed change if...
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    Yanmar 1500D 1 mystery part .left Over - Any Experts out there that can recognize it?

    After 1 1/2 years of sitting I finally got around to replacing the clutch and internals on my YM 1500D. Only one problem - when finished I had 1 part left over. After looking for about 2 hours, I asked 2 buddies where it may go, no help. I have even stooped to asking my wife to see if she can...
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    YM1500D Nut Size for Hydraulic Filter

    Does anyone know the proper size socket to remove the nut that holds in the hydraulic filter (part 26 on the posted diagram)? I measured 36 mm but see there are 35mm and 36 mm sockets commonly available. Which one should I buy? Which one works best ?
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    Clutch Replacement 1500D

    I am trying to replace the clutch in my 1500D Yanmar. I took the parts out to confirm that those that I ordered were correct. That was 6 months ago. I am now trying to reassemble the clutch (all new) and the throw out bearing and carrier. The questions are: 1. The clutch plate has a flange...
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    Splitting a Yanmar 1500d???

    My 1500d (1975 originally Green??) started squealing badly while working a blade on my road at my lake house. I adjusted the clutch linkage, ran for a while (less of a squeal) and then the tractor would not shift into gear from neutral (too much grinding) or out of gear while in gear (No more...
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    Yanmar 1500D Start Problem/Thermo Start Problem

    I recently purchased my Yanmar 1500D. It ran fine. I left the lights on and ran down the battery. I put the battery back in and reversed the polarity (The cables were installed with negative-red and positive-black). I fried the wire to the voltage regulator. I replaced the regulator, all...
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    Burnt Red Wire on Old Volage Regulator

    I tried to start my Yanmar 1500D today which the 4th time since I bought it last weekend. It started fine before. When I turned the key nothing. I charged the battery and cleaned the terminals. I attached the pos to the battery and placed the neg black lead on the battery. I heard frying...
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